TRADE A NEW MERCEDES BENZ FOR AN OLD VOLKSWAGEN?

Pastor Art Watkins of Coden Bible Church (Coden, Alabama)

December 1, 2018

A few weeks ago a couple of Jehovah Witnesses came to my house. I asked them, would you trade a brand new fully loaded Mercedes Benz car for a beat up, dilapidated, worthless Volkswagen? They said no. I then said, that is what you are asking me to do. They said what do you mean? I said, you are asking me to trade my Jesus who is God manifest in the flesh, for your jesus who is a created being or an angel.

You are asking me to trade my salvation, which is by grace through faith without works, for your salvation which is by faith and your works.

You are asking me to trade the eternal security of my salvation, which is based upon Christ’s works and not mine, for your security which is conditional upon your works and not Christ’s. You are asking me to trade my “know so” salvation for your “hope so” salvation”.

You are asking me to trade my Bible (KJV) which is infallible for your Bible (New World’s Translation) which is shot through with errors.

I said, only a fool would trade what I have for what you have.

Next time they come to your door ask them these questions.